Keegan Resources Ghana Recruitment 2011 (3 Vacancies)

Reporting to the Community Affairs Manager at the Esaase project site.

The incumbent’s responsibilities will include:

• Leading the implementation of the Company’s community development policies and procedures to ensure transparency and maximize community buy-in;
• Assisting in designing and coordinating the implementation of community development infrastructure projects in the project catchment area;
• Facilitating capacity building of various committees to mobilize community members and other resources in support of community development projects;
• Coordinating the Company’s livelihoods and vocational training programmes; and
• Consulting and seeking partnerships with relevant stakeholders such as traditional authorities, local and regional government agencies, youth associations, NGOs, etc

Required Skills or Experience

Submissions are being sought from applicants who meet the following minimum criteria:

• Degree in either Civil Engineering, Social Science or any other related discipline with at least 4 years working experience in a community development role;
• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques related to community development;
• Knowledge of governmental structures, systems, processes, and procedures;
• Fluent in the local dialect and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be computer literate; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Reporting to the Community Affairs Manager at the Esaase project site.

The incumbent’s responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in developing the Company’s land access policies and procedures;
• Managing the Company’s crop assessment and compensation activities;
• Building and maintaining cooperative and constructive relationships with farmers, landowners, Land Valuation Board representatives, and other stakeholders with interests in land access;
• Ensuring consistency in information delivered to farmers and landowners to reduce misunderstanding and build confidence; and
• Ensuring the Company demonstrates respect for the cultural heritage, traditional beliefs, and traditional land rights of the local communities

Required Skills or Experience

Submissions are being sought from applicants who meet the following minimum criteria:

• Degree in the Humanities or Social Science or any other related discipline with at least 7 years working experience in a community relations role in the mining industry;
• Excellent understanding of community functioning and structures, and knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques related to community relations;
• Knowledge of governmental structures, systems, processes, and procedures;
• Fluent in the local dialect and able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be computer literate; and
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders